Electrical Contracts Manager

Contracts Manager – Electrical & Renewable Energy

Norfolk | UK-Wide Projects | Permanent | Salary & Package DOE

Anglian Recruitment is recruiting on behalf of an established and growing Electrical & Renewable Energy contractorfor an experienced Contracts Manager.

This is an excellent opportunity for a commercially astute and proactive Contracts Manager to take ownership of multiple projects across the UK, covering Solar PV, Battery Storage (BESS), EV Infrastructure and Commercial Electrical installations.

We are looking for someone who goes beyond simply administering projects.

You will be expected to drive programme, cost, procurement, subcontractor performance and client satisfaction, identifying potential risks early and putting solutions in place before they impact delivery.

The Role

Reporting directly to the Director, you will take responsibility for projects from contract award through to successful completion, with financial and operational control across your portfolio.

Key responsibilities will include

Managing multiple electrical and renewable energy projects simultaneously

Full ownership of project programmes, budgets, resources and delivery

Financial monitoring, forecasting, cost control and value reporting

Producing and maintaining detailed programmes and look-ahead plans

Identifying commercial, programme and operational risks before they impact delivery

Managing procurement and ensuring materials are ordered in line with programme

requirements

Managing subcontractors, suppliers and site teams

Monitoring project progress, costs and forecasts

Managing contract administration and ensuring contractual obligations are met

Building strong relationships with clients, suppliers and subcontractors

Managing variations, valuations and commercial matters

Maintaining project risk registers and implementing appropriate controls

Ensuring projects comply with regulations and company procedures

Maintaining high standards of Health, Safety, Environmental and Quality compliance

Undertaking site inspections and ensuring appropriate H&S documentation is maintained

Supporting and managing project delivery teams

Ensuring projects are delivered safely, commercially and to programme

About You

We are particularly interested in candidates with:

Proven Contracts Manager experience within Electrical, M&E or Renewable Energy contracting

Extensive experience managing commercial electrical installation projects

Strong commercial awareness and understanding of project financials

Experience with cost control, forecasting, valuations and contract administration

Experience managing multiple concurrent projects and site teams

Strong programme management and forward-planning ability

Good knowledge of contract conditions, CDM regulations, design management and risk management

Experience managing subcontractors, procurement and supply chains

Excellent client-facing and negotiation skills

Strong leadership and people-management experience

A proactive, solutions-focused approach with the ability to work with minimal supervision

SMSTS and CSCS

Relevant electrical/construction qualifications advantageous

The Opportunity

This is a key appointment within a growing business with a strong pipeline of work across the renewable energy and commercial electrical sectors.

The successful candidate will be given genuine responsibility and autonomy to manage projects and will suit someone who enjoys taking ownership, solving problems and driving projects forward.

Location: Norfolk-based, with travel to projects across the UK

Employment: Permanent

Salary: Competitive / DOE

Package: To be discussed based on experience

For further information or a confidential discussion, apply today or contact Anglian Recruitment for more information